Curated OER
The Spread of Enlightenment Ideas
Looking for a simple and straightforward reference on the Enlightenment for your young historians? Check out this list of key terms and important figures from the period, followed by a traditional assessment where your learners will be...
Ballet Austin
The History of Modern Dance
The evolution of modern dance, and the dance history of many of the key figures in the development of this uniquely American form, are the focus of a 13-page packet that includes photos of revolutionaries.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Russia
A 29-page pdf file containing an enormous amount of information about Russia. Includes major cities, holidays, history, geography, climate, natural resources, population, religion, education, economy, government, budget, industry and...
US Department of State
Us Department of State: Archive: Russia
Provides information about the geography, people, government, economy, history, and foreign relations of Russia. (March 2012)
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Russia
Learn about religion in Russia, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Russia
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Russia. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It includes...
University College London
University College London: Internet Resources on Russia and the Cis
An outstanding site that gives a complete look at Russia. Links to information about the culture, society, history, language, government, elections, economics, and literature. Some sites are in Russian.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Russia and Eurasia
Learn about the different cultures that make up Russia and Eurasia. Using this alphabetical list, click on a specific group of people and read information about their culture, history, economy, sociopolitical organization, and religion.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Russia: Introduction
Explore statistics, history, culture, economy, politics, and demographics for the country of Russia in northern Eurasia.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Russia
A good overview of Russia with facts, information about the leaders, and news agencies. Each news agency is linked to its site so that you can find out about the press, television, and radio in Russia.
Sam Houston State University
Shsu: Late Imperial Period: Russia: A Country Study
This site evaluates the transformation of Russia in the nineteenth century. It discusses the economic developments, the reforms, foreign affairs, and the rise of the revolutionary movement. From the book, Russia: A Country Study, edited...
Other
Students of the World: Russia
Find out some factual information about Russia. Here you will find the national anthem, information about the physical geography, the climate in an easy to read graph form, the language, population, economy, natural resources,...
Other
A Virtual Tour of St. Petersburg, Russia
Take a virtual tour of St. Petersburg, Russia. See the Peter and Paul Fortress, the cabin of Peter the Great, the summer garden and summer palace of Peter the Great, the Stock Exchange and Rostral Columns, the Menshikov Palace, the...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Economy of Russia
Provides a very thorough explanation of the Russian economy and its history from the 1990s. Discusses the currency, inflation rate, poverty level, exports, imports, public finances, historical background and economic reform in Russia.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: u.s. And Russia Agree to Historic Nuclear Arms Treaty
The United States and Russia reached a historic arms agreement that will reduce the number of nuclear weapons in each country to the lowest number in 50 years. Read the behind the scenes details of how this positive action came about,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Russia
Provides an overview of the culture of Russia. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Russia Health Conditions
An explanation of Russia's socialized medicine. Also attempts to explain the decline in health of the Russian people over the last few years.
The History Place
The History Place: The Defeat of Hitler: Attack on Russia
Discusses Hitler's plans to invade Russia, which were preceded by invasions of Yugoslavia and Greece, paving the way for Operation Barbarossa. Describes the events of the invasion, the unexpectedly strong resistance of the Russians, and...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Russia Sports and Recreation
An article about popular sports and recreation in Russia. Includes information on some of the most famous Russian athletes and chess champions.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Russia Climate
Explains the climate of the different parts of Russia, and how the long, cold winter affects so much of life in the Russian Federation.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Russia Reconstruction and Cold War
This article discusses Stalin's plans for Russia following World War II and examines how his decisions helped bring about the Cold War.
AllRefer
All Refer Reference: Russia: Government and Politics
This 1Up Info page provides several paragraphs of information on the politics and government of Russia. Includes information on the type of government and political parties of the country, plus the divisions of the government, foreign...
Geographic
Russia Natural Resource
Russia is rich in natural resources which include oil, natural gas, iron ore, manganese, chromium, nickel, platinum, titanium, copper, tin, lead, tungsten, diamonds, phosphates, gold, and timber.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Politics of Russia
A thorough article on the politics of Russia. Includes an explanation of the branches of government, the constitution, political parties and elections, and local and regional governments.
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